Be Ruthless in Eliminating Non-Essentials - Deepstash
Be Ruthless in Eliminating Non-Essentials

Be Ruthless in Eliminating Non-Essentials

Develop a systematic approach to cutting out non-essential tasks and commitments.

  • Use the 90-percent rule: Keep only what scores above 90 in importance.
  • Adopt a clear yes/no policy: If something isn’t a clear yes, it’s a no.
  • Set boundaries: Create firm boundaries to protect your time and focus.

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High School Reading Teacher. Book lover. Sharing insights to inspire discovery. "Reading is to the mind what exercise is to the body." – Joseph Addison

In a world overwhelmed by the desire to do and have everything, we often find ourselves cluttered with unnecessary tasks and possessions. Essentialism, a liberating philosophy, teaches us that focusing on what truly matters can lead to greater happiness and productivity. By identifying and prioritizing the essential elements of our lives, we can cut out the rest and perform our most vital tasks to the highest standards.

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